
Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes
A wonderful way to prepare yourself & your partner for 'everything baby' from delving into the benefits of breastfeeding to the 'magical hour' to recognizing baby's cues to latching on to overcoming challenges! It is recommended to bring a support person with you!
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After this lesson you will be able to:
-Discuss common breastfeeding myths & explore factors that influence breastfeeding goals
- Name the benefits of colostrum and breast milk
- Demonstrate an understanding of the basic physiology of breastfeeding
- Understand the importance of skin to skin and the first feed during the ‘magical hour’
- Recognize baby’s cues for hunger vs. satiety, crying, and sleeping patterns
- Understand the difference between breastfeeding and bottle feeding as well as how baby transfers milk with both a good and a poor latch
- Understand signs of a good latch, and some ways to correct/fix/adjust a poor one
- Demonstrate different breastfeeding positions & identify when each may be useful
- Understand the concept of supply & demand and signs that baby is getting enough
- Understand engorgement... how to prevent, how to treat
- Explore the concept of ‘prenatal’ & ‘first hour’ hand expression and demonstrate proper technique
- Identify some common challenges that may affect breastfeeding & troubleshooting
- Become familiar with products and tools that may be helpful to you on your lactation journey - Identify how and where to reach out for breastfeeding help
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This course is offered in the comfort of your own home or can be provided at the clinic.
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Private Class: 2hr session - $150
Group Class: 2hr session - $100 coming soon
Online classes - coming soon